Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia'

Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia' was raised at the Rothschild Exbury estate before 1933 and remains one of the finest small, semi-evergreen trees. It has pretty white flowers in early to mid summer followed by enormous crops of eye-catching, bright red berries later in the year, even on quite young plants.

A large, upright shrub initially or a small tree once established this is also very useful for ornamental screening as it is densely branching and can be pruned to size if required.

• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia' grows to be a large, upright shrub or small branching tree once established. Can be pruned to size if required.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft).
  • Spread: 6 m (20 ft).

• Notes: This plant is also known as Cotoneaster x watereri 'Cornubia'